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Re: SDCC 2019 Returning Registration discussion (aka Pre-Registration)
« Reply #300 on: October 13, 2018, 12:15:30 PM »
It was just my 2 friends and I trying and none of got anything. I don't recall ever seeing a message about Friday and Saturday being low at the same time. Thats when I knew things were going to go faster than ever.

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Re: SDCC 2019 Returning Registration discussion (aka Pre-Registration)
« Reply #301 on: October 13, 2018, 12:24:16 PM »
I think another thing to consider is that there may have been less drop off than last year. Not everyone who is eligible for returning reg actually participates. There’s probably a decent percentage of bucket listers or international attendees who can’t keep coming back year after year. But given the hype around the 50 th anniversary, there may be more people coming back this year

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Re: SDCC 2019 Returning Registration discussion (aka Pre-Registration)
« Reply #302 on: October 13, 2018, 12:31:28 PM »
We had three reg codes, and I ran one each in Chrome, Firefox and Edge. All three browsers passed the tech check. However during the sale Edge crapped out. Blue circle stopped spinning and when I followed the instructions for logging back in, I got back in briefly then kicked out again. We jumped on DH’s laptop with Chrome with that code and it let us log in just fine.

TL;DR I should have already known this but, maybe don’t use Edge :)


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Re: SDCC 2019 Returning Registration discussion (aka Pre-Registration)
« Reply #303 on: October 13, 2018, 12:34:57 PM »
I noticed that issue when I first logged in to the waiting room (around 8:15).  I switched to Chrome on the computer and everything worked great.


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Re: SDCC 2019 Returning Registration discussion (aka Pre-Registration)
« Reply #304 on: October 13, 2018, 12:37:36 PM »
Being a new buying group here I was really worried BUT they did GREAT!!!

Everyone got at least 4day except for the ones who marked 4day+PN for their minimum (only 2 people) and one who wasn't there...  technically we got 33/36 badges.

One hiccup that we are hoping will straighten out.  I am very impressed and happy with all my group members, you guys rock!!!!!!


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Re: SDCC 2019 Returning Registration discussion (aka Pre-Registration)
« Reply #305 on: October 13, 2018, 12:39:02 PM »
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Being a new buying group here I was really worried BUT they did GREAT!!!

Everyone got at least 4day except for the ones who marked 4day+PN for their minimum (only 2 people) and one who wasn't there...  technically we got 33/36 badges.

One hiccup that we are hoping will straighten out.  I am very impressed and happy with all my group members, you guys rock!!!!!!


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Re: SDCC 2019 Returning Registration discussion (aka Pre-Registration)
« Reply #306 on: October 13, 2018, 12:39:30 PM »
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Being a new buying group here I was really worried BUT they did GREAT!!!

Everyone got at least 4day except for the ones who marked 4day+PN for their minimum (only 2 people) and one who wasn't there...  technically we got 33/36 badges.

One hiccup that we are hoping will straighten out.  I am very impressed and happy with all my group members, you guys rock!!!!!!


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Re: SDCC 2019 Returning Registration discussion (aka Pre-Registration)
« Reply #307 on: October 13, 2018, 12:40:46 PM »
Adore my group with [member=4801]BenEatsRice[/member]. After what seemed like forever, things quickly picked up and later I able to help when other members were added from other buying groups.  It was sooooo good to be able to help someone else after someone helped me. Thank you!!
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Re: SDCC 2019 Returning Registration discussion (aka Pre-Registration)
« Reply #308 on: October 13, 2018, 12:58:14 PM »
It seemed to me that the first people in were in sooner (in other words, the initial sorting took less time), but I really don't remember. It seemed like it was always 15 after the hour, and this time, it seemed much sooner. Anyone remember?
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Re: SDCC 2019 Returning Registration discussion (aka Pre-Registration)
« Reply #309 on: October 13, 2018, 01:16:22 PM »
Seemed later in our group...I think it was like close to 20 min before anyone got in...was sooooo slow.  But after PN sold out I think it started to pick up.  Then again if folks fill out their rows slow that could contribute to the perceived slowness. 
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Re: SDCC 2019 Returning Registration discussion (aka Pre-Registration)
« Reply #310 on: October 13, 2018, 01:17:40 PM »
Congratulations to all those who scored badges -- and to those who did not, may the SDCC Gods rule in your favor during GenReg!
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Re: SDCC 2019 Returning Registration discussion (aka Pre-Registration)
« Reply #311 on: October 13, 2018, 01:57:08 PM »
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Re: SDCC 2019 Returning Registration discussion (aka Pre-Registration)
« Reply #312 on: October 13, 2018, 02:21:41 PM »
I’m talking about when they were finished with the initial sorting, and people were starting to be let in to the first session. It’s hard to know the exact time, but I just thought I saw initial activity earlier than before. I probably am just not remembering correctly.


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Re: SDCC 2019 Returning Registration discussion (aka Pre-Registration)
« Reply #313 on: October 13, 2018, 02:38:57 PM »
So in 2016 we tried for tickets for the first time as we were planning a trip to the US and got nothing.

2017 we weren’t planning on travelling anywhere but decided to try again cause we obviously wouldn’t get anything - and we got all four main days. Great, once in a lifetime experience!

2018 we decided to try again, since if we were ever going to go again then returning reg was the way to go, but still we likely wouldn’t get tickets - we got all four main days. Great, twice in a lifetime experience!

After that it was decided without doubt that 2018 was the last time we’d go. No doubt. Fullstop.

So can someone explain to me how the hell I’ve gone and got us the four main days again for 2019?? Thrice in a lifetime?? This madness has to end  ;D

Best start planning for 2020...
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Re: SDCC 2019 Returning Registration discussion (aka Pre-Registration)
« Reply #314 on: October 13, 2018, 04:20:53 PM »
This will be our 5th SDCC, and our buying group did well.  3 out of 8 sessions came up, so we ended up with three 4-days (9:09 entry, left PN for those who want it), three Th-Fri-Sun, and two Th-Sun badges.  Will be trying for 5 Saturday badges in Open Reg, but no complaints here.  Congrats to all those who scored badges today, and good luck in Open Reg for everyone else!